French

Why study French?

French is one of the major global languages and is spoken on five continents in over forty countries. Speaking French will open up the world to you for education, career and leisure opportunities.

Leading universities such as University College London require a foreign language GCSE as part of their admission policy

Enhance your employment opportunities in the global economy. French is widely spoken on five continents by around 130 million people. This opens the doors to many jobs.

French is the official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, The International Red Cross and The International Olympic Committee among others.

Learning French together with History or Geography will help you gain the EBac qualification, which opens doors to the best sixth forms and colleges in the country.

Graduates with a foreign language on their C.V. earn more money on average.

75% of employers want language skills!

What does it prepare me for in the future?

French can be continued at A Level in the Sixth Form, and then at University or College. There are numerous dual subject courses available at 18+, combining French with a wide variety of other subjects. Opportunities for employment exist within travel and tourism, commerce, secretarial, interpreting, translation and many other spheres. Good communication skills are highly valued by employers, and a qualification in French fulfils this criteria.

What will I learn?

In Year 10 we cover themes such as: discussing our lifestyle, health, diet, temptations with alcohol and smoking, relationships and choices, free time, media and holidays. In Year 11 we study the world of work, education, future plans and environmental issues.

What skills will I acquire?

The course will enable pupils to:-

develop their ability to use language effectively for purposes of communication

form a sound basis of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure and to provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation

offer positive insights into the culture and civilisation of French speaking countries and to encourage a sympathetic approach to other nationalities

promote learning skills of a more general application e.g. analysis, memorising, drawing of inferences, recognition of attitudes and emotions, summarising, reporting and explaining

How is it assessed?

“I will make anyone from the LGBT+ community feel comfortable around me and others” - one of the fantastic pledges from students at @Northolt_High. Thanks to our fab role models and the staff at Northolt who supported the sessions! Lovely end to the week #FridayFeelingRead more 05:17 PM - 16th March, 2018